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GK06 VFU

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,319 mi
Last recorded138,319 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 138,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 133,788 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 131,422 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Fail 26 Apr 2018 131,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 25 Apr 2017 128,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread insecure (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 127,146 miles

rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 125,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 117,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre/rear joining flanges corroded and front heatsheild loose

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2013 102,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 102,131 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 38,452 miles

nearside wiper deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 38,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 74,253 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre staring to step out on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Apr 2011 73,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS lamp illuminated on dashboard display

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre staring to step out on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,785 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,271 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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GK06 VFU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK06 VFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK06 VFU registered?

GK06 VFU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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